The postcode DH8 8EU is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in May 2007.DH8 8EU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH8 8EU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of DH8 8EU as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to DH8 8EU is Keswick Gardens which is centered 113 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Moorside Inn and is 59 m away.
The closest primary school to DH8 8EU (for ages 11 and under) is Moorside Primary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Consett Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on March 12, 2020 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of DH8 8EU is Brown Horse Inn and is 9.13 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on August 17, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Derwent Sandwiches and is 7.77 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2019.
Policing for DH8 8EU is covered by the Durham police force association and County Durham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DH8 8EU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH8 8EU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH8 8EU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | May 2007 |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DH8 8EU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 592 m | |
| St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett | Academy | 5-11 | 924 m | |
| Castleside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 7, 2018) | 968 m |
| The Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.14 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill | Academy | 5-11 | 2.23 km | |
| Derwentside College | College | 16-99 | Good (April 29, 2016) | 2.29 km |
| Delta Independent School | Independent school | 13-16 | 2.46 km | |
| Delves Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 14, 2016) | 2.79 km |
| Benfieldside Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 10, 2022) | 2.86 km |
| Consett Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 2.88 km |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett | Academy | 3-11 | 2.89 km | |
| Consett Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 12, 2020) | 3.21 km |
| Consett Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 3.28 km |
| Villa Real School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 3.54 km |
| Shotley Bridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 3.85 km |
| Leadgate Primary School - Split Site | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 4.43 km |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate | Academy | 4-11 | 4.99 km | |
| Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.1 km | |
| Ebchester CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 6.39 km |
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester | Academy | 11-18 | 7.65 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH8 8EU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthberts Church Hall | Exempt November 30, 2017 | 6.66 km | |
| Derwent Sandwiches | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 21, 2019 | 7.77 km | |
| Mariposa Care - Derwent Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 7.77 km | |
| Hamsterley and Low Westwood Association | Exempt June 1, 2015 | 7.88 km | |
| Hamsterley Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 26, 2018 | 7.89 km | |
| Santonios | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 12, 2020 | 7.89 km | |
| Hamsterley Colliery Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 25, 2018 | 7.9 km | |
| Riverview Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2018 | 8.26 km | |
| MHA Communities Gateshead West | Awaiting Inspection | 9.01 km | |
| Chopwell Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 26, 2021 | 9.08 km | |
| Gary's Fish Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 9.08 km | |
| Brown Horse Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 17, 2020 | 9.13 km | |
| The Red House Micro Pub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 9.26 km | |
| Lifestyles Care & Support | Exempt January 10, 2018 | 9.37 km | |
| Chopwell Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 18, 2019 | 9.44 km | |
| Chopwell Primary School (Kitchen) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 9.44 km | |
| The Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2019 | 9.44 km | |
| The Newcastle Biltong Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2019 | 9.46 km | |
| Chopwell Masonic Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2019 | 9.49 km | |
| Lotus Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 19, 2020 | 9.61 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH8 8EU - Data from Apr 2022
| Moorside Inn | 59 m | |
| Post Office | 161 m | |
| Castleside Industrial Estate | 189 m | |
| Post Office | 203 m | |
| Norfolk Road | 230 m | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 45.68 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH8 8EU - Data from Dec 2021
| Whinny Hill | 196 m | |
| Consett High Wood | 544 m | |
| Consett Low Wood | 886 m | |
| Temperley's Wood | 908 m | |
| Hown's Wood | 1.07 km | |
| Deneburn Wood | 1.3 km | |
| West Wood | 1.41 km | |
| West Fines Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Birks Wood | 1.43 km | |
| Consett Plantation | 1.45 km | |
| Knitsley Wood | 1.47 km | |
| Ravenscrag Wood | 1.5 km | |
| Broom Hill | 1.69 km | |
| Wharnley Hill | 1.73 km | |
| Beggarside Wood | 1.75 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.83798700 |
| Longitude | -1.86485600 |
| OS Easting | 408778 |
| OS Northing | 0549249 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Durham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North West Durham |
| Electoral Ward | Consett South |
| Local Authority District | County Durham |
| Region / Government Office Region | North East |
| European Electoral Region | North East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: North East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | County Durham |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000047 |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
County Durham |
| Cancer Alliance | Northern |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North East |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cumbria and North East |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS County Durham CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Castleside BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33001811 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 014D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A1 |